Clean Beauty Week: Skin + Body Care Favorites

June 22, 2017

I started converting over most of our household and baby products to safe ingredients last year, and was so hesitant to dig into my makeup bag and skin care routines because ignorance is bliss right? Well after reading/hearing some eye opening facts about the effects of toxins on our health, I knew I couldn’t ignore it any longer. I wasn’t expecting to find many clean ingredient products I loved, but thankfully with some recommendations from friends, I feel like I hit the jackpot when I discovered Beautycounter. I ended up joining the company since I loved how effective the products were on my skin and hair and wanted to share my honest experience when I could.

Here is a round up of some of my wow-factor faves for skin and body care…

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Maintaining Strong Healthy Hair

June 21, 2017

I’ve had my hair long the majority of my life, although it can be a beast to tame and maintain! I’m due for a cut and I’m tempted to chop it all off since Azelie loves to yank it every time I pick her up! Ouch. I feel most like myself when it is longer though, so I continue to hunt for products that don’t cause greasy or dull lifeless hair. I had to try several items before finding some that helped restore it’s natural wave, but also allowed it to grow out after all of the post-baby hair loss! Here are some things that have been really effective for me…..
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Clean Beauty Week: Full Lashes + Brows

June 20, 2017

After my last post talking about skin care and my pursuit of effective clean beauty products, I have so much to fill you in on! I have found some products equal to gold in the hair, skin, and makeup categories, so I thought it would be fun to do a whole series, and maybe give away some of my favorites along the way;) Sound good? I am no expert on makeup and skin care, but since I keep receiving many of the same questions hopefully this is a more thorough and effective way to answer them…

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The best of fatherhood.

June 16, 2017

There are many ways Gabe has impacted my life, but one of the greatest ways is how he has served our family with an unwavering dedication and love. Here is a tribute to him, and the good men out there who live out their role as a father in so many aspects of their life.

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22 Summer Capsule Wardrobe

June 14, 2017

I have been holding out for years. I always viewed the capsule wardrobe as a novel and smart idea, but too confining for me. How do you choose a small collection of pieces to wear for all the occasions that might occur in a month? Well, here I am typing up a post about a summer capsule wardrobe, and I am wondering why I wasn’t brave enough to try it sooner. After asking your feedback on instagram stories about what type of capsule wardrobe to tackle, many of you requested a bold version since there are so many minimal/neutral ones you usually see. I raided my closet and scoured the web to mix old and new items to come up with 22 pieces and 30 different looks.

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10 cool Father’s Day gifts you can find on Etsy!

June 9, 2017

We found some really humorous, thoughtful, practical, and spontaneous gift ideas for the best gents in your life. I couldn’t resist a few of these for my dad, my father-in-law, and my husband Gabe! Hope this helps those of you on the hunt:)

1. Dad apron
2. Engraved collapsible leather organizer
3. Personalized enamel wood capped mugs
4. Beard Care Set
5. Monogrammed canvas and leather shave kit bag
6. Personalized Six Pack Labeling Set
7. Beer me socks
8. Grilling spices set
9. Monogrammed cribbage set
10. Personalized mancave barrel sign

Happy June weekend ahead!

Asking forgiveness. Love notes to my children.

June 8, 2017

I have accepted my role as vacuum cleaner, waste bin, and rear wiper. It’s part of the job description as a mother, and it’s a small price to pay for the benefits that come with the job. However, on summer break, it seems this part of the job description is moved to the top, repeated, highlighted, and circled. I don’t seem to get past these 3 aspects of life.

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